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big777bill Valued Member United States 376 Posts	Posted 06/14/2010 2:38 pm As long as whomever buys these replicas goes into it with their eyes open and being fully aware of what they are getting, it's cool. To each his own, we all have different tastes. Report this Post to the Staff
Gutkowski Valued Member United States 450 Posts	Posted 06/14/2010 2:42 pm If you read the fine print in some of these collector coin ad's some states have a ban on them one I was reading in an Elks Magazine said that they cant ship to my state lol Report this Post to the Staff
big777bill Valued Member United States 376 Posts	Posted 06/14/2010 2:46 pm AS long as the buyer knows what they're getting, I'm fine with it. The problem lies with the deceptive way in which these guys hawk their product. They hope that unsuspecting persons will buy them thinking they're getting the real deal. There is the rub. If you want to collect these, have fun, to each his own. Report this Post to the Staff
twincam_04 Valued Member United States 420 Posts	Posted 06/14/2010 2:56 pm Quote: And to the poster that said you are paying 1800% markup for the amount of gold on the replica that is absurd. The gold plating is probably the smallest part of the cost of this coin. The tooling, striking, sculpting is where the value is. The gold plating is just for affect...you are not buying this for the gold content. one of the selling points in the ad is GOLD, thats the word that catches everyone's attention it's the fine print that keeps them mostly out of trouble.. dang lawyers not trying to stir anything up, but sounds more like either you work for the company selling these, or you have some sort of vested interest Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 06/14/2010 3:24 pm Quote: not trying to stir anything up, but sounds more like either you work for the company selling these, or you have some sort of vested interest I think his only vested interest is defending his decision to collect this type of exonumia. I also feel that he has every right to do so. Remember, we are a diverse group of collectors. Please do not be quick to make accusations. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
eaglefoot Pillar of the Community United States 6326 Posts	Posted 06/14/2010 3:47 pm I agree with JB.....everyone has a right and a free will to collect anything they want....just as our capitalist market has a right to "capitalize" on something and market them to us, regardless of majority opinions on something. If someone likes the "colorized" State qtrs.....so be it. If someone likes the "colorized" Sacagawea....so be it. They're not for "me"....but that's okay.....it's just not "my" taste. And the same with this popular Buffalo design. As long as no one is "fooled" and realizes that it's only "plated" and not "solid", etc. etc. etc. (or as long as someone doesn't have nefarious intentions and removes the word "copy" or something like that!) This may be the only "version" that someone could afford to have with this popular coin.....I don't begrudge anyone for wanting one. My personal choice to not have them in my collection, is just that....my personal choice. As long as folks educate themselves with what they purchase before they do it, and they're fully aware of what they have and they're happy with it....there ya go ! .....that's really all that matters. And as long as words like "investment" and "future value" aren't used....no harm ...no foul in my book. Awhile back, when I thought I might have to sell one of my 2006 Proof Buffalo's from the Mint, I ran into this "issue"....sort of. My sister had seen these commercials and questioned the authenticity/value of MINE !! I suspected that I never really convinced her, even after offering it to her to take to their jeweler or coin shop where they live. So......anyway.....because she had seen the ad's for that "plated" gold Buffalo.....it put doubt in her mine about mine.....or if "I" really knew for sure what "I" had with 100% surety. This "annoyed" me.....but I understood, and thankfully she didn't buy it after all......and I didn't have to sell it......AND I STILL HAVE IT !! ... But I was very upset at that "commercial" for awhile for muddying up the waters on that ! Edited by eaglefoot 06/14/2010 3:55 pm Report this Post to the Staff
cu29640 New Member United States 9 Posts	Posted 06/15/2010 02:12 am Nope, no connection with NC Mint. I have purchased a few of their pieces that interest me. Yes, I agree that the ad suggests you are getting investment gold for a cheap price. Definitly not...but you are getting a nice medal for a good price...considering the expense of striking proof medals with professionally sculpted images and proof dies. I purchased this set from NC Mint and the replicas are stunning. This is a solid silver set...at $45...one just sold on ebay for $100+ so even some NC Mint items have a following who might pay a premiume...not because of the ad copy but because people like the replicas. Of course the exonumia master was The Franklin Mint...who made their medallics entirely in house with a quality better than most other mints. They had classy advertising too...the brochures works of art in themselves. It does worry me that certain states have banned NC Mint offers and World Reserve Monetary Exchange. The latter probably for credit card issues due to growing pains and lack of infrastructure at first. But I am certainly glad my state doesn't pick and choose what I am able to purchase. Vermont or whomever may ban NC Mint but come tax time they certainly don't mind the money being paid to them. And then you have the people who are only curious about this replica because of investment potential. What happened to someone enjoying a hobby because they like it and believe in it? Edited by cu29640 06/15/2010 02:14 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 06/15/2010 09:47 am Quote: And then you have the people who are only curious about this replica because of investment potential. What happened to someone enjoying a hobby because they like it and believe in it? Well said. I believe those that are collectors are more likely to agree with you than the investors. Always collect what you like! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
benchede Valued Member United States 112 Posts	Posted 06/15/2010 2:48 pm Like anything else thats made, being fake or not, may well be worth something, but not in our lifetimes. Simply put, don't waste your money, unless you have a lot....... Report this Post to the Staff
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